Meridith Arlington
Pennington
Summary
Compassionate Barn Manager with deep love for animals and dedication to delivering exceptional care. Organized with experience in barn operations, including equine care, inventory management and general cleaning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Barn Manager
QVF LLC
Titusville
10.2025 - Current
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Monitored animal health and reported any concerns to management.
- Assisted in daily barn operations and animal care routines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities and equipment.
- Participated in inventory management for feed and supplies.
- Inspected water troughs weekly to identify and repair leaks.
Stable Worker
Twin Brook Farms
Milford
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and animal living areas daily.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to management promptly.
- Monitoring the health of horses for any signs of illness or injury.
- Feeding, watering, and grooming horses.
- Providing assistance during veterinary visits to horses.
- Assisting with administering medications to horses.
- Training young horses in basic riding skills and commands.
- Communicating regularly with management regarding the condition of each horse under their care.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
Stable Worker and Groom
VA Pensiero
Pittstown
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Feeding, watering, and grooming horses.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for horses and other livestock daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stable facilities and animal areas.
- Monitoring the health of horses for any signs of illness or injury.
- Assisting with administering medications to horses.
- Providing assistance during veterinary visits to horses.
- Communicating regularly with management regarding the condition of each horse under their care.
- Inspecting horse tack and making necessary repairs.
- Maintaining stable equipment in good working order.
- Turning out horses into pastures or paddocks for exercise periods.
- Collaborated with ranch owner to assess operational requirements.
- Conducted regular inventory of feed and supplies, coordinating restock as necessary.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Recording data related to the health conditions of each horse in a log book.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Completed daily and specialized log books for owners and staff to reference for future needs.
Barn Manager
JET Stone LLC
Poolesville
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed daily operations of barn including feeding, grooming, and exercising horses.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Trained new staff on barn procedures and horse care techniques effectively.
- Instructed staff on methods of cleaning stalls efficiently while maintaining animal welfare standards.
- Communicated with owners regarding horse care, activities, and general well-being.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Delivered excellent service to horse owners to drive repeat business.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with horses.
- Assisted students with preparing horses for lessons.
- Provided guidance to inexperienced riders on proper riding techniques or how best to handle a difficult horse.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
Part Time Show Groom
Michelle Gugliellmo LLC
Pittstown
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Cleaned stables and horse equipment to maintain a healthy environment.
- Prepared horses for training sessions, including tacking up and cooling down.
- Cared for the horses by grooming, bathing, clipping and trimming manes and tails.
- Cleaned tack after each use ensuring it was in good working order.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Assisted riders at Horse Shows, grooming, tacking, setting jumps, maintaining a clean trailer or temporary stable.
Foaling Assistant and Stable Worker
Stonegate Standardbred Farms
Glen Gardner
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed daily operations of the farm to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and treatments on animals.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Monitored and guided livestock insemination practices to verify safety and humane treatment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Barn Manager
Veritas Farms
Neshanic Station
09.2014 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Managed daily operations of barn including feeding, grooming, and exercising horses.
- Coordinated schedules for staff and volunteers to ensure efficient barn activities.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities and equipment.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Assisted in developing care plans for horses based on individual needs.
- Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
- Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
- Prepared horses for travel by ensuring proper loading and comfort during transport.
- Instructed students on proper riding techniques and horse care practices.
- Instructed riders on proper riding techniques for different types of horses.
- Coached riders competing at local, regional, national levels in dressage or eventing disciplines.
- Organized shows and competitions as well as arranged transportation for horses requiring transport off-site.
- Assisted in transporting horses to shows or other locations as needed.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers who provide quality products at competitive prices.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Collaborated with owners to establish training goals and track progress.
- Developed tailored training programs for diverse horse breeds and skill levels.
- Maintained accurate records of horse health history, vaccinations, feedings schedules, medications administered.
- Performed minor medical procedures such as wound treatment or administering medications.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
- Attended equine seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
- Researched nutritional supplements that would benefit the overall health of the horses.
Horse Show Groom
Chado Farms
Neshanic Station
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Groomed and maintained health of horses at Chado Farms.
- Managed feeding schedules and nutrition plans for various horse breeds.
- Regularly groomed and exercised horses, ensuring they were healthy and properly fed.
- Assisted veterinarians during routine check-ups and medical treatments.
- Developed strong relationships with horses to enhance trust and cooperation.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced riding techniques for competitive events.
- Assisted in managing stable operations, ensuring organization and cleanliness.
- Followed instructions from trainers or owners when preparing horses for shows or events.
- Participated in competitions, demonstrating horsemanship skills and proper form while riding at all times.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Assisted with loading horses onto trailers for transport to competitions or other locations.
- Assisted veterinarians during visits for vaccinations and medical treatments.
- Assisted with the training of young horses, including breaking them in for riding.
Education
Equine Studies
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
Waverly, WV 09.2007 - 11.2009
Scotch Plains Fanwood
Scotch Plains, NJSkills
- Horse handling techniques
- Horse training techniques
- Barn maintenance
- Basic veterinary care
- Health record management
- Record keeping
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Assistant Barn Manager
QVF LLC
10.2025 - Current
Stable Worker
Twin Brook Farms
09.2024 - 01.2026
Stable Worker and Groom
VA Pensiero
04.2023 - 09.2024
Barn Manager
JET Stone LLC
11.2021 - 04.2023
Part Time Show Groom
Michelle Gugliellmo LLC
04.2020 - 11.2021
Foaling Assistant and Stable Worker
Stonegate Standardbred Farms
04.2020 - 03.2021
Barn Manager
Veritas Farms
09.2014 - 04.2020
Horse Show Groom
Chado Farms
07.2014 - 01.2019
Equine Studies
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
09.2007 - 11.2009
Scotch Plains Fanwood